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Since this morning, intermittent flutter/twitch just below ribs, left side. heart rate normal and strong. no pain, but sometimes feel out of breath.
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Concerning: With no more history than you provided, can only say you definitely need evaluation, ER
Answered 7/21/2014
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Arrhythmia : You should feel your pulse. If it's regular then it's not atrial fibrillation. However it could be atrial flutter. Furthermore, it could be premature ventricular contractions. I would suggest an EKG, TSH, and basic labs to start.
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